Thin films of soap sometime display an array of colours. this display is the result of: a) reflection, diffraction, and interference b) reflection, refraction, and interference c) reflection, refraction, and polarization d) refraction, interference, and polarization e) reflection, interference, and polarization

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Santos Mckenzie

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21 October, 13:06

Thin films of soap sometime display an array of colours. this display is the result of: a) reflection, diffraction, and interference b) reflection, refraction, and interference c) reflection, refraction, and polarization d) refraction, interference, and polarization e) reflection, interference, and polarization

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Kaylee Meza · Answer 1

The array of colors observed when viewing films of soap are caused by the interference, and from the reflections of light from two nearby surfaces (outer surface and inner surface). Among the choices, the closest answer would be B. reflection, refraction, and interference.